Even today, reliving the events of a cold and damp night on 12 October, 1977 will depress and infuriate Welsh football supporters.

It's twenty-five years since Wales faced Scotland in a 1978 World Cup qualifier, and yet a small piece of Joe Jordan's anatomy still gets under the skin.

Having already beaten group rivals Czechoslovakia 3-0 at Wrexham, a win over Scotland would have taken Wales within touching distance of qualifying for the finals in Argentina.

The Scots had already lost 2-0 in Prague, and so Mike Smith's men sensed their chance - even though the home match would be played on foreign soil.

Following crowd trouble in Cardiff during Wales' game with Yugoslavia the previous year, staging the game at Ninian Park was out of the question.

It was obvious that it was Jordan who handled the ball

Wales goalkeeper Dai Davies

In their infinite wisdom, the Football Association of Wales decided to stage the crucial match at Liverpool's Anfield home rather than in Wrexham in order to secure more money from a larger crowd.

And full house is exactly what they got - but unfortunately for the Welsh, the Tartan Army had travelled down in force.

So the scene was set for a what promised to be a memorable night in Welsh football history - and that is exactly what transpired.

Both sides had plenty of chances to score in a open and pulsating encounter, but the score remained goalless as match reached the closing stages.

But then, in the 78th minute came the fateful moment and Jordan's piece of handiwork.

The Scotland striker rose with Wales defender David Jones to challenge for Asa Hartford's long throw into the Welsh box, and then to the astonishment of the Welsh fans and players, French referee Robert Wurtz awarded a penalty.

Jordan kisses his fist after winning the penalty

Television replays clearly show it was Jordan's and not Jones' hand deliberately flicking the ball towards goal, but Mr Wurtz had made his decision.